Abdominal aortic aneurysms part two: Surgical management, postoperative complications and surveillance. Issue 9 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kyriacou, Harry; Mostafa, Ahmed M H A M; Sumal, Anoop S; Hellawell, Holly N; Boyle, Jonathan R
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 31:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 319
• Page End: 325
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Abdominal aortic aneurysm -- Cardiovascular disease -- Complications -- Surveillance -- Vascular surgery; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458920947352
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

Large, symptomatic and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms are usually treated surgically if patients are deemed fit enough. This may be achieved through endovascular or open surgical repair. The type of treatment that a patient receives is dependant on many factors, such as the rupture status of the aneurysm. Each approach is also associated with different risks and postoperative complications. Multiple guidelines exist to inform the surgical management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. This literature review combines these recommendations and explores the evidence upon which they are based. In addition, it highlights the key perioperative considerations that need to be considered in cases of unruptured and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.